Category Archives: Israel

Aliyah Numbers Way Down

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Luke Ford

Gadi Pickholz from the Israel Fathers Rights Advocacy Council emails: The Israeli government official report on Aliya was issued today for 2008. 2008 marked the lowest level of Aliya in Israeli history since 1948, with less than 5% the Olim … Continue reading →

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Israeli Election Post-Mortem

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Luke Ford

Gadi Pickholz from the Israel Fathers Advocacy Rights Foundation emails: An analysis of the true winners and losers the election, and the implicit trends they represent: 1) Bibi Netanyahu, Livni and Leiberman, and to a lesser extent Barak, have garnered … Continue reading →

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American Economy Is Bad, Why Not Move To Israel?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Luke Ford

Ten days ago on Facebook, I read about the plans of a friend of mine to move to Israel. I messaged him seeking permission to blog about his move. He asked me why I thought it was news-worthy and I … Continue reading →

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Israeli Model On Cover Of Sports Illustrated Bathing Suit Issue

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Luke Ford

It’s nice to remember Israel in happier days: Maybe you’ve seen by now the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. (Sinners.) A few months after Bar Refaeli, the Israeli ex-pat, graced the cover of Heeb, she landed one of the best gigs … Continue reading →

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Israeli Model Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated Bathing Suit Issue

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Luke Ford

From The Jerusalem Post: Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli has another feather to put in her cap – if she were wearing one. The barely-clad Refaeli appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s prestigious swimsuit edition, one of the most coveted … Continue reading →

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